Dandelion Strong

I am moon, the northern star,
the wild woman gathering
mulberry shadows.

I am weed, dandelion strong,
growing where impossible
fertilizes the soil.

I am wild moon weed
turning shadows into star light,
a dreamer resurrected from killing fields.
  

 ©Susie Clevenger 2016

Real Toads ~ Weeds In The Garden

Comments

Rommy said…
So much strength and resilience conveyed here. I like dandelions as a metaphor for survival.
July 1, 2016 at 2:54 PM
brudberg said…
The strength of weed is perfect here... love the thought of dandelions.... I see them breaking through concrete,
July 1, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
This is gorgeous....I love the strength of the wild moon weed!
July 1, 2016 at 3:25 PM
Gillena Cox said…
Weeds are such. The resilience the wonder. Gotta luv this write

Much love...
July 1, 2016 at 4:39 PM
Magaly Guerrero said…
I love the idea of growing wild, powerful and completely delicious "where impossible
fertilizes the soil." I think I know this dandelion. And she's incredible!
July 1, 2016 at 6:08 PM
Angie said…
Personification. of a weed. yes
July 1, 2016 at 8:16 PM
Jim said…
Dandelions in the moonlight must be pretty, I'll have to check it out. I have liked dandelions ever since first grade, the yellow ones. White and ready for the winds are pretty also. We had them and wild violets growing in our school yard.
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July 2, 2016 at 12:12 AM
kaykuala said…
Dandelions that sprout in Spring certainly can survive, right until the warm months. . All these done on the wild side on their own. Isn't that great?

Hank
July 2, 2016 at 1:16 AM
Kerry O'Connor said…
This is a beautiful ode to resilience.
July 2, 2016 at 7:13 AM
Ellecee said…
Love this poem, how our strength will push us up and through,,
July 2, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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